1. Kane must start for England

There should be no debate. As many have pointed out, Kane lacks pace. But, right now, that's all he lacks. His hold up play was brilliant. Much has been made of his relationship with Alli, but Kane seems intuitively aware of where all his international team-mates were.

His performance, complete with superb goal, was that of a player totally at ease at this level.

Hodgson may choose to start Rooney, Sturridge or Welbeck in France - but none of their inclusions should be at the expense of the Tottenham forward.

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2. Don't give in to pessimism

There are two default stances for England supporters: blind optimism or total despair. This squad doesn't have the star names it did a decade ago, leading many, including Gary Lineker, to question their chances this summer.

And while you won't find me predicting England heroics at the Stade de France on July 10, this team have shown they can compete with the calibre of side who may lift the Henri Delaunay Trophy.

England defended well, frustrating the world champions for much of the game. At the other end of the pitch, Welbeck, Kane, Alli and Lallana combined well and imaginatively. This was just one game, but it shows there is hope for Hodgson.

Quiet night: Mesut Ozil struggled to exert influence on the game (Photo: Reuters)

3. Strength in depth

England, for so long reliant on Wayne Rooney, finally have a wealth of options to choose from up front. Jamie Vardy scored his first goal for England - a stunning backheel - on a night when Kane also found the back of the net.

With Rooney, Sturridge, Walcott and Welbeck also available to Hodgson, it's hard to remember a time when England have had so many strong centre-forward options.

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4. Dier proves his worth

This was the first time four Tottenham players have started for England's senior side since April 29 1987, and all four of them performed well. It is Dier, however, that England fans should be particularly pleased with.

Holding midfield has been a problem position for England since Owen Hargreaves' career was cut short by injury. Phil Jones, Scott Parker, Jack Wilshere, Steven Gerrard and others have occupied this position with little success over the past eight years, but Dier is different.

Mesut Ozil, awarded his trophy for being German footballer of the year before kick-off, was uncharacteristically quiet against England. If Dier can subdue him, he stands a chance against anyone.

Steady: Eric Dier intercepts a pass (Photo: Getty)

Winner: Dier is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring (Photo: Reuters)

5. Even professional footballers can't make that kit look good

Red shorts with blue socks? No thanks. This kit looked awful in the press release and it doesn't fare much better on the pitch.

Nobody's demanding uniformity of colour on the shirt, shorts and socks but this combination just looks wrong. If anything, it looks like a USA away strip. Hang your heads in shame, Nike.

Eye-sore: Mats Hummels tackles Adam Lallana (Photo: Reuters)

Player ratings (by Ralph Ellis)

GERMANY

MANUEL NEUER: 6 No chance for first two goals, but not his greatest night.

EMRE CAN: 5 Liverpool star never looked comfortable at right back.

ANTONIO RUDIGER: 6 The 23-year-old showed signs he could have a long term future for his country.